Updated entry regulations

The Seychelles will be welcoming visitors from across the globe (except South Africa), irrespective of their vaccination status, as from March 25, 2021.

Visitors will now only be required to present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to departure.
There will be no quarantine requirement nor restriction on movement upon entry into Seychelles.
Additionally, the minimum stay in establishments upon arrival will no longer be applicable.

However, visitors will still be required to adhere to other public health measures put in place in view of the pandemic these will include wearing of face masks, social distancing, regular sanitisation or washing of hands.
The new measures also give visitors access to all communal area within the hotel premises inclusive of bars, swimming pools, spas and Kid’s club.

Schedules for March 2021

The March ferry schedules have been published, valid until 31 March 2021.
Click here for an overview of all Cat Cocos and Cat Rose schedules: Schedule until 31 March 2021

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Updated travel lookout

Seychelles lighten entry requirements

The Seychelles have announced revised travel regulations, which will make the island destination more accessible.

Non-vaccinated visitors from Category 1 countries still need to submit a negative PCR test certificate obtained less than 72 hours prior to travel to Seychelles. Visitors from Category 2 countries are required to submit a test no less than 48 hours prior to travel.

FEBRUARY 2021:
Seychelles’ borders are open to all travellers – from any country – that have received both doses of the covid-19 vaccine. Travellers will need to submit proof that they have received the second dose no less than two weeks prior to travel, together with a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before travelling.

MID-MARCH 2021:
A campaign by the Seychelles Ministry of Health to immunise 70% of Seychelles’ adult population is well underway. This target is expected to be reached by mid-March, when it is announced that the Seychelles plan to open its borders to travellers from all countries. All travellers, irrespective of their vaccination-status, will be required to submit a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to travel.

Strict health and safety measures, such as diligent sanitisation, social distancing and wearing a mask will still be in place.

For details please consult https://advisory.seychelles.travel/

Updated travel procedure

Revised Conditions of Entry and Stay for Persons coming to Seychelles:
• Pre-travel requirements for visitors coming from Category 1 and Category 2 countries remains the same – time-bound negative pre-travel PCR test (sampled <48h from departure time for Category 2 arrivals, and <72h for Category 1 arrivals) and relevant health declarations.

• All new arrivals must be transferred to hotels directly by certified transports.

• Both Category 1 and Category 2 visitors must remain Hotel-bound for first 10 nights from entry (except to attend regional testing centre for day 6 test). No transfers to other hotels/resorts will be allowed until completion of 10 days.

• Visitors in the country from earlier, but within 10 nights of entry, will be switched to new conditions, counting the days from their original date of arrival (i.e. a visitor who arrived 5 days ago, can move after another 5 days of stay).

• PCR test after 5th night of stay (+/- one day) – a negative result does NOT change conditions of stay until after 10 nights. After 10th night, movement is allowed outside the hotel premises; further PCR test is not mandated (unless ill or required for travel).

• Excursions/trips can be organized by/through certified operators for only 1 family unit at a time. Maximum 6 in one group.

• There is no minimum length of stay, as such:
o Where departure is before completion 5 nights, the surveillance PCR is exempt.
o Where departure from Seychelles is before 10 nights of stay and guests need exit PCR test, they can be taken by certified transports to regional testing venues to undergo tests and await result in their hotel. On the day of departure they should transfer to the airport through certified transports.
o And where these guests do not need exit PCR test, they can be taken directly to the airport for departure by certified tourism transports.

• Gyms, spas, saunas, and common swimming pools must remain closed.

• Tourists who are having symptoms must consult their hotel/resort nurse/doctor/COVID-19 focal person, and subsequently plan further evaluation and/or testing under guidance of surveillance/ public health team. Testing of symptomatic individuals must preferably be done at fever clinics.

Schedule for January 2021

The January ferry schedules are here, valid until 31 Jan 2021.
Click here for an overview of all Cat Cocos and Cat Rose schedules: Schedule until 31 January 2021

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Schedule for 01 Dec-06 Jan

The December ferry schedules for Cat Cocos are here!
Valid from 01 Dec 2020 until 06 Jan 2021, there are additional departures on most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from and to Mahé.
The departure timings were added on our system and are bookable as from now.
See details here:
Schedule 01 December 2020 until 06 January 2021

Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy are now under Category 2

As from 16 November 2020, kindly note that countries Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy are now under Category 2 List hence clients coming from these countries would need to follow the Travel Advisory for Category 2

Measures are as follows:

  1. Visitors, including infants and children, must have a negative COVID-19 PCR certificate from an accredited laboratory 48 hours prior to departure from the country of origin
  2. Visitors from Category 2 countries are required to spend the first (6) six nights in a designated establishment and may not leave the premises and must strictly adhere to all the conditions in place at the establishment.
  3. A repeat PCR test will be performed on the 5th day. If the test result is negative, the visitors will be free to continue with their planned holiday and follow terms and conditions outlined as per the Category 1 permitted countries
  4. If the test result is positive, they will be required to stay in a designated hotel until cleared by the Public Health Authority

Pre Arrival Documents:

  • A negative PCR test certificate from an accredited or Government certified laboratory within 48 hours prior to departure to Seychelles must be submitted.
  • All visitors from the Category 2 Permitted Countries must ensure that their accommodation is authorised to receive visitors. Refer to List of Authorized accommodation category 2.
  • Visitors must have a valid travel insurance with full medical coverage, including COVID-19 related medical care, for the duration of their entire stay in Seychelles.
  • (Health Travel Authorization is also required. Visitors must submit their application for approval through the designated platform at this link https://seychelles.govtas.com/. This can only be done after they have received their PCR test results.

 

Additional trips in November 2020

On Saturday 14, 21 and 28, there will be additional trips from / to Mahé.
See details here:
Amended schedule Nov 2020

Updated regulations for entry to the Seychelles

You can download the latest from the Seychelles Health Authorities here: https://files.seyferry.com/2020-10-14_Seychelles-Visitor-Travel-Advisory.pdf
Issued 14 Oct 2020, subject to change.

The list of allowed countries can be found here: https://files.seyferry.com/2020-09-24_List-of-Permitted-Countries-Category-1-and-Category-2-1.pdf
Also subject to change.